Troubleshooting - GMC YUKON 3500 Owner's Manual

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DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
probLem
Engine does not start
Unrestrained/rapid engine speed
Generator lacks sufficient power
Generator is overheating
No AC output
No DC output
Exhaust is black
Circuit breaker trips repeatedly
Engine stops
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Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors and vents.
poSSIbLe cauSe
No fuel
Low oil level
Engine switch is not ON
Fuel valve is not open
Spark plug cable is loose or detached
Spark plug is defective
Load is attached
Uneven surface
Defective governor
Generator is overloaded
Poor ventilation
Clogged/dirty air filter
Generator is overloaded
Poor ventilation
Tripped circuit breaker
Cord is not properly connected
Wiring is loose
Faulty device
Tripped circuit breaker
Choke position closed
Dirty air filter
Incorrect fuel
Generator is overloaded
Faulty cord or device
Out of fuel
Low oil
Uneven surface
Poor ventilation
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Generator
poSSIbLe SoLutIon
Add fuel
Add oil
Turn engine switch ON
Open fuel valve
Connect spark plug cable tightly
Replace spark plug
Remove load
Place generator on a level surface
Contact authorized service center
Remove overload
Operate generator in a well-ventilated area
Clean or replace air filter
Remove overload
Operate generator in a well-ventilated area
Disconnect load and reset breaker
Connect cord properly
Tighten connections
Replace device
Disconnect load and reset breaker
Open choke
Clean or replace filter
Use correct fuel
Remove overload
Replace cord or device
Add fuel
Add oil
Place generator on a level surface
Operate generator in a well-ventilated area